Bigpond mail setup mac

To set up BigPond Mail on a Mac, follow these steps:

Step 1: Create a BigPond Mail account

If you haven't already, create a BigPond Mail account by visiting the Telstra website and following the sign-up process.

Step 2: Configure BigPond Mail on your Mac

  1. Open the Mail app on your Mac. You can find it in the Applications folder or use Spotlight to search for it.
  2. Click on "Mail" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences" from the dropdown menu.
  3. Click on the "Accounts" tab.
  4. Click on the "+" button at the bottom left corner of the window to add a new account.
  5. Select "Other Mail Account" from the dropdown menu.
  6. Enter your BigPond Mail account details:
    • Full Name: Enter your name as you want it to appear in your emails.
    • Email Address: Enter your BigPond Mail email address (e.g., [yourname]@bigpond.com).
    • Password: Enter your BigPond Mail password.
    • Username: Enter your BigPond Mail username (this is usually your email address).
  7. Click "Continue" to proceed.

Step 3: Set up the BigPond Mail server settings

  1. In the "Account Information" section, select "IMAP" as the account type.
  2. Enter the following server settings:
    • Incoming Mail Server: imap.telstra.com
    • Outgoing Mail Server (SMTP): smtp.telstra.com
    • User Name: Your BigPond Mail username (usually your email address).
    • Password: Your BigPond Mail password.
  3. Click "Continue" to proceed.

Step 4: Verify your account settings

  1. Mail will attempt to verify your account settings. If everything is correct, you should see a success message.
  2. If you encounter any issues, check your server settings and try again.

Step 5: Set up your BigPond Mail account

  1. Once your account is set up, you can start using your BigPond Mail account on your Mac.
  2. You can access your BigPond Mail account by clicking on the "Mail" app and selecting your BigPond Mail account from the list of accounts.

That's it! You should now be able to access your BigPond Mail account on your Mac using the Mail app.